Patient Resources on Newborn Screening and Sweat Tests for Cystic Fibrosis

If your child has a positive newborn screen for cystic fibrosis, the next step is to obtain a sweat test at an accredited Cystic Fibrosis Care Center. The following resources provide detailed information on both newborn screening and sweat testing.

For testing appointments at the MGfC Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Center, please call: 617-724-0703 or 617-724-2992. Orders can be faxed to: 617-724-2803 (ATTN: Pulmonary Function Laboratory).

From the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation®

• Newborn Screening Test for Cystic Fibrosis
• Sweat Test for Cystic Fibrosis

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